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daylight

 

[ ˈdeɪlaɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural phenomenon

Daylight is the light that comes from the sun and fills the sky during the day.

Synonyms

daytime, sunlight

Examples of usage

  • The room was flooded with daylight as the sun rose.
  • She preferred to work during daylight hours for better visibility.
Context #2 | Noun

duration of light during the day

Daylight refers to the time during the day when natural light is present.

Synonyms

daytime, sunlight

Examples of usage

  • The shop stays open until daylight fades.
  • We enjoyed a picnic in the park until daylight began to wane.

Translations

Translations of the word "daylight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luz do dia

🇮🇳 दिन का उजाला

🇩🇪 Tageslicht

🇮🇩 cahaya siang

🇺🇦 денне світло

🇵🇱 światło dzienne

🇯🇵 日光 (にっこう)

🇫🇷 lumière du jour

🇪🇸 luz del día

🇹🇷 gün ışığı

🇰🇷 일광 (il-gwang)

🇸🇦 ضوء النهار

🇨🇿 denní světlo

🇸🇰 denné svetlo

🇨🇳 日光 (rì guāng)

🇸🇮 dnevna svetloba

🇮🇸 dagsbirta

🇰🇿 күн сәулесі

🇬🇪 დღის შუქი

🇦🇿 gün işığı

🇲🇽 luz del día

Etymology

The word 'daylight' originated from the Middle English term 'day light', which referred to the light during the day. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the natural illumination provided by the sun during daytime. Daylight has been a crucial element in human life, affecting daily activities and timekeeping.

See also: daily, day, daybed, daybreak, daypack, daystar, daytime, nowadays, today, yesterday.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,040 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.